Yes, I know I’m obsessed by the circle in its multiple manifestations and here’s another example I found at the last Affordable Art Fair in Hampstead on the Sheridan Russell Gallery stand. Mel Fraser is a master of her craft and seemingly as comfortable in figurative as in abstract work: these simple alabaster pieces are […]
Sculpture by Mel Fraser at Sheridan Russell Gallery, the Affordable Art Fair
Jaanika Peerman at Draw to Perform – 2 of 2
Jaanika Peerman’s second performance at Draw to Perform involved ice, another material that fascinates her. In this case, the melting block contributed to the dynamism of her mark making. the drawn “icefall” stands in front of Saranjit Birdi, another artist who draws with different parts of his body: in this shot, one of his feet.
Jaanika Peerna at Draw to Perform – 1 of 2
More photos from the Draw to Perform symposium, this time from Jaanika Peerna. She created 2 drawings on Mylar, and these images give a hint of the piece. Visualise constant movement with gentle sound and a detail of the finished drawing. Visit her website to see a video of her in action.
Having my head scanned by the Veronica Scanner at the Royal Academy
“I never liked being photographed…I don’t like the way I look in photographs because I don’t think I look that way…everyone knows what I looked like except me. And looking in a mirror didn’t help much…Now (with the Veronica Chorographic Scanner), at least I know what I look like” – Daniel Wolf. I’ve included this […]
Works on paper
Many people tell me that artwork on canvas is perceived as having a greater value than work on paper. Much of my recent work has been on paper although I also work on canvas and sometimes just with fabric – it depends what I’m trying to express at the time. Anyway, what I’m saying is that I love […]
Hanna ten Dornkaat & Brooke Carlson at Draw to Perform
The third Draw to Perform Symposium took place at the Crow’s Nest Gallery under the Westway in London over the summer and was a stimulating weekend. One of the many performances taking place was this drill drawing by Hanna ten Dornkaat & Brooke Carlson where repeated writing of the word “me” eventually merged into a mass symbolising […]